Extreme Long Range Rifle
how far do you want to go?
2025 will bring us our second FULL season of ELR matches. We’ve expanded the range and now feature 2MOA targets out to a full 2 MILES. Depending upon registration numbers, we may run both ELR Heavy and ELR Light on Saturday, but if the need arises we will extend into a 2-day Sat/Sun format. All matches are scored with Longshot Target Camera system. A covered gathering area away from the firing line includes large monitors to view the match in real time.
Definitions and Formats
Firearm Categories
Note: Weights are in “ready to fire” configuration without ammo. (including magazine, Wedge, Charlie, etc…)
ELR Light Gun – Any rifle with a bore/caliber of .338” or less, with a maximum weight of 26 lbs. (no bolt-face limitation)
ELR Heavy Gun - Any rifle with a bore/caliber between .339” and .5”, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs.
ELR Hunter – Any rifle with a bore/caliber up to .308” with a maximum weight of 16lbs. and a muzzle velocity not to exceed 3275fps. (rifle-mounted video recorders not included in overall weight, other attachments are included)
Rifle Support Devices – The forend of the rifle will be supported by a bipod. The bipod can only be attached to the rifle at a single point, however, having it attached to a RRS/ARCA rail, or a BipodExT system (in each case that is mounted parallel to the bore) is allowed and can be moved during the course of fire. Bipod legs must be capable of folding or otherwise collapsing along the length of the gun. In the collapsed position, the bipod, and everything else on the rifle cannot exceed a width of 8 inches. The only mechanical elevation adjustment in the front portion of the rifle and bipod system must come from the independent movement of each of the bipod legs. (Note: This does not limit the use of a mono-pod located near the rear of the rifle). The leg can only be attached to the rest of the bipod (with the exception of springs designed for rapid deployment like on the Harris) at a single point. The folding or extending portions of the legs do not require tools to deploy/ operate and if asked to demonstrate, the shooter must be able to deploy the bipod from the fully folded and collapsed position into the firing position in under 10 seconds. The bipod may only have two points of contact with the ground. The foot of the leg that comes in contact with the ground may not exceed 4 inches in width or length. The rifle and bipod must remain rigid when firing, there can be no recoil dampening or movement of the rifle in relation to the bipod in any way for the purpose of damping/reducing recoil. Nothing can be placed on top of the bipod/rifle to add additional weight/ support. Common examples of these are sandbags and stakes. No sharp pointed bipods which will damage the blast sheet are permitted. Unconventional designs must be sent in for approval ahead of time. As with all the rules, any team seen to be attempting to bend the bipod rule will be disqualified. The buttstock of the rifle will be supported by rear bags. Use of a plate/pad beneath the bag is acceptable, (the Fusion Pro “Elevator” is permissible, other mechanical benchrest-style rear rests are prohibited). Pneumatic balloon adjusted bags are permissible.
Shooter Categories
REGULAR/OPEN
Experienced ELR shooters competing in traditional Heavy and Light as well as ELR Hunter and Head-to-Head Tournament Style matches
ROOKIE
Shooters competing in their FIRST season of recognized ELR matches who also meet the following criteria:
• Shooter does NOT possess a Master (or better) designation by the NRA
• Shooter does NOT possess industry sponsorships in other long range rifle disciplines
*NOTE: at the request of any shooter who possesses a hit percentage of less than 35% over his/her preceding 4 matches, the Rookie classification may be extended beyond the first season at the discretion and with the approval of the Match Director
Shooting Team Format
The shooter may compete with either ONE or TWO spotters. Spotter/s on the line may provide wind calls and follow-up shot corrections. Solo competing is permitted.
Stage Format
ELR Matches
Target relays will be SIX minutes to engage TWO targets with FIVE attempts at each. The exception is the FIRST scored stage where a designated “cold bore” target will be engaged with the initial shot (making for an 11 shot relay)
Targets shall be engaged from nearest to the farthest (excluding Cold Bore World Record attempts)
Each relay will be followed by a 24 minute cool-down interval before beginning the next.
ELR Cold Bore World Record Attempt (optional)
The FIRST shot of the day. If a miss occurs, the string of fire is complete. If an impact occurs, the string may continue in a HIT TO PROCEED manner until 3 consecutive impacts have occurred. After Cold Bore World Record attempt is complete, shooter will begin the first target relay with the designated “cold bore” target and a fresh 6-minute clock
Head-To-Head Tournament Competition
This will be a SEPARATE MATCH with Heads-up bracketed match competition. Random pairs of shooters will engage the same targets under similar environmental conditions with the winner advancing to a separate bracket than the loser. Brackets will continue until an overall winner is determined.
ELR Hunter Matches
Course of fire will vary each match, consisting of a combination of berm-backed and T-Post mounted “field style” targets of varying sizes with ranges from 200yds to 1 mile
GENERAL ELR RULES
Safety
-As always follow the 4 Primary Rules of Firearm Safety
• Always Keep Firearm Pointed in a Safe direction. Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Treat All Guns as Though They are Loaded.
• Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger until You are Ready to Shoot.
• Always Be Sure of Your Target and What's Beyond It.
-Each Match day will start with a Safety Briefing. Failure to attend is cause for DQ at the discretion of the Match Director. Personal briefings may replace missed briefings at MD discretion.
-EVERYONE on site should act as an RSO, if you see something, politely call it out.
If you are called out, POLITELY thank them, and avoid further safety issues.
-ALL matches will be conducted on a cold range. No ammo will be loaded into the rifles until told to do so by the RO. Rifles will be unloaded, checked by a second person in the squad, and bolts left open or chamber flagged before exiting the firing position.
-All bolts to be in the UP position unless on the clock. Safety Flags preferred
-Rifles will be carried VERTICALLY with the muzzle pointing towards the sky or STRAIGHT down at the ground only. There will be NO sweeping of other people, call it out folks!
-Rifles in the shooting lane will only be pointed downrange or the rifle is vertical.
-Blind/Lost/Unseen rounds covered in a later section. KNOW where your impacts are going.
-Violations of any safety requirement is cause for at minimum a warning, or a potential DQ. Repeated safety violations are a DQ.
-Accidental Discharge/Negligent Discharge (AD/ND) are causes for DQ.
-Unsportsmanlike conduct or Failure to Do Right are causes for DQ. (See Failure to Do Right below)
-No refunds for DQs regardless of the reason.
-Above all, and in alignment with this ruleset, Match Director decisions are final.
Shooters/Spotters
-Shooting order will be by random selection, modifications will be made by the MD to separate shooter/spotter teams, or teams sharing rifles by a minimum of 5 shooters or 30 minutes.
-The shooter may NOT dry fire during setup.
- At the MD’s discretion, Shooters must make all adjustments to his/her rifle system once the string of fire begins. Examples, adjusting height of bipod/rifle, adjusting the scope or handling the ammo/loading the rifle. Once the string of fire begins, any forgotten equipment the shooter requires must be obtained by the shooter. For Rookies, or newer shooters, it is preferred that help is allowed.
-Shooters may have up to two spotters with them on the firing line (if space permits). If you do not have anyone to spot for you we will try to help pair people up.
-Any rifle optics and spotting scope system that can be obtained commercially by anyone are allowed. No team may use the video feed from downrange target cameras, drones or receive ANY signal of any type other than chronographs. Radio and/or hardwired communication style hearing protection is not allowed.
-Ear and eye protection is required of everyone entering the shooting box. We understand that some spotting scopes have a short eye relief that prevents the wearing of some eye protection. In this case, once it is that teams turn to fire, if the spotter is located behind the shooter, they may remove their eye protection until the relay is complete.
-Spectators are not permitted to communicate with the team currently shooting in any way.
-The Shooter/Spotter team is on its own for sighting and adjusting impacts. No feedback will be provided by the personnel watching video of the target hits. Hits will be indicated by an auditory/visual signal, nothing will be said for misses.
-Shooter and Spotter calls of target impacts are not the official judgment of an impact. The scoring team will make the call on this and provide a clear and concise auditory/visual indicator when a target has been hit. This policy is due to many spotters falsely calling impacts and confusing everyone there.
-In the event that Hit Indicator lights are used, again, this does not necessarily mean that an impact has occurred. If could be a strap/chain hit, target hanger hit, or skip.
-A target is deemed “Hit” when it is the first thing that the nose of the bullet strikes after leaving the muzzle. Frame, strap and ground strikes that cause the target to move are considered misses. The call of the staff scorekeeper and Match Director is final.
Targets
-Target locations, ranges, vectors, and inclinations will be posted the evening before the first day of competition by the Match Director. Competitors may range targets if desired.
-At the discretion of the MD, shooting may be paused for a repainting of targets or other issues during the match. All rifles are to be bolt open, and the firing line cleared of shooters while the MD or ROs are downrange.
-ELR Target sizes are as follows: World Record target – 36” square. Cold Bore target: 1.5MOA. Remaining targets: 2MOA.
Course of Fire
-Shooting order will be via random draw.
-Teams are responsible for knowing when they shoot. Failure to show up on time can result in a match DQ. As a minimum, any team that is late will be bumped to the end of the list. Teams that “no show” to gain a weather advantage will be DQed.
-Target order will be engaged from closest to farthest. Exceptions is made for a World Record Challenge attempt. In this case, the World Record target is engaged first, and then the closest target. All shooters should shoot the targets in the same order.
-Shooter/Spotters are allowed additional help to get their items to and from the line in a timely manner. The line should be cleared of non-shooter/spotters as soon as the gear is in the shooting bay.
-The Match Director will set the time allotment for each relay, and the RO may announce as time runs out 2 min remaining, 1 min remaining, 30 secs, 10 secs… so that the shooter knows the time remaining.
-Shooters will clear the lane as quickly as possible upon completion of the final shot or time running out, whichever may occur first. Subsequent shooter will set up in that same shooting slot while the other lane is shooting. ROs/MDs to actively ensure the lane is cleared in a timely fashion.
Scoring
World Record Target impacts score NO points toward the match
Cold Bore match targets are worth 2500points
Other targets are scored as a multiplier of target distance in yards, with weighting for early impacts as follows:
2X – 1.5X – 1X – 1X – 1X – 1X where X represents the range to target in yards
Impacts
An impact requires that the target is the first thing a bullet contacts. An impact in the center is the same point value as an impact on the edge. NO Frames, Straps, Chains, Target Stands, Posts, or Skips count.
Endorsements
Each shooter will be asked to endorse/approve the score recorded after each relay
In the event of a challenge to a scorekeeper’s record, the shooter may request a review of the relay. Video review will take place after the match has concluded. Shooter will provide a $100 cash deposit for each impact challenged. In the event that the original score is confirmed, the deposit will be retained by the range and added to the match fees collected for the day. Should the challenge be confirmed, the deposit will be returned to the shooter.
Equipment Protests
- Challenges of the eligibility of a competitor’s equipment to the compliance of this ruleset. In the event that the challenged equipment is deemed out of compliance, the competitor may bring the equipment under compliance and continue to compete. Any points gained while the equipment was out of compliance will be removed. Challenges may be made during the match, and up to 30 minutes following the completion of the competition portion of the match. Protests must be in writing.
- Protest Abuse - Abuse of the protest clauses may be deemed “Failure to Do Right”
Ties
- In the event of a scoring tie, placement will be determined by the highest point value on the farthest target. If those impacts are the same, the second farthest target, and so on.
-In the event of a CLEAN tie (all impacts for both competitors is the same), then there will be a shoot-off on the farthest plate. This will be sudden death format head to head, alternating 1 shot each between the competitors until one misses a target which the other hit.
Malfunctions
-Time does not stop for rifle or equipment malfunctions. The shooter alone must clear the problem on the clock. In some cases, based on safety concerns, the match director may allow additional assistance with clearing a malfunction. If the shooter does not have the knowledge to safely deal with the malfunction, ONE (only 1) additional person may provide assistance in restoring the firearm to functional status or making it safe for removal from the firing line. If the rifle is returned to functional status while still on the line, once approved, the shooter may re-engage utilizing any remaining time. After a rifle has a second safety malfunction of the same type, any additional malfunctions disqualify the shooter and the rifle must be removed from the line.
- Failures to extract may continue the course of fire and use a rod to clear the case. - Automatic discharge or slam fire. In the event that the act of closing the bolt causes the firearm to fire, the system can be inspected and repaired or bolt replaced. If it happens a second time, the COF must cease, and the rifle removed from the line.
- Hang fire. In the event of a Hang Fire, the bolt must remain in the locked position for 30 seconds. When lifting the bolt to reset, the shooter should not be behind the bolt.
- At any time that the match director deems the weapon or team unsafe, he can DQ/stop the shooting team for the current relay.
-In the event of a match equipment failure, downrange safety issue, weather stoppage, or any other mid-course of fire stoppage, the shooter will have the option to restart the "stage" or to keep the existing scores, and complete out the remaining time. If the shooter is delayed more than 10 minutes, the shooter will have the option to ONE sighting round for NO SCORE prior to resuming scoring. Note: If the 10 minute downtime occurs during the transition between 2 targets. The ONE sighting round must be fired at the prior target engaged prior to the downtime. This spotter shot will not be on the clock.
“Failure to do Right”
-In effect for all competitions. The MD may disqualify any competitor for attempting to stretch the letter of the rules or gaming to gain an unfair advantage against the spirit of the competition. Prime examples of this is shooting at something other than the target to get a wind reading, stealing wind (Scoping a turret), etc…
Match Director Discretion:
Match Directors can reduce the course of fire if they so choose based on target availability, range setup, and camera system, etc. Rookie Cup classes are encouraged to be after the Light and Heavy classes so Pro ELR shooters can stay and help the rookies. Note: This is totally left up to each match director. If it is best to mix the Rookies in with the open class it is up to their discretion.
WHAT ABOUT ELR HUNTER?
As we adapt to the needs of our shooters, we shall this year host two “All Hunter” weekends, featuring NRL Hunter on Saturday and ELR Hunter on Sunday. See elsewhere on the website for details.
Range-Specific Rules/Methods below:
Address of the facility is NOT GPS FRIENDLY! Easiest way to arrive is to follow this Link:
White Oak Creek Google Maps Link
Coordinates of West Gate: 33°18'47.9"N 95°01'28.1"W
Turn-by-turn directions:
From South:
Make your way to Mt Pleasant via rt. 271 North. Stay on 271 through downtown Mt. Pleasant and pass the hospital (Titus Regional Medical Center) on your Left. After crossing over the Interstate 30, go through one additional traffic light and make a quick RIGHT onto GREENHILL RD (rt. 2152)
Road curves to left and continues North.
Follow as below.
From East, or West:
Make your way to Mt Pleasant, just off Interstate 30 (exit 162 or 162A depending upon approach)
After exiting the expressway, turn to the NORTH (away from Hospital and McDonald’s)
Go through first traffic light and make a quick RIGHT onto GREENHILL RD (rt 2152)
Road curves to left and continues North
Stay on Greenhill Rd (rt 2152) for 9.75 miles
Gate to property will be on your RIGHT (see signs)
Take gravel road approximately .6mi, registration parking area will be on your LEFT (see signs)
From North:
Make your way to TALCO via rt. 271 (or route 37 or route 71)
Stay on Route 71 E through Talco
Approx 2 miles outside Talco, RIGHT onto route 1905 SOUTH
Approx 3.5miles, see gate to range on LEFT
Take gravel road approximately 0.6mi, registration parking area will be on your LEFT (see signs)
Match Day Gate opens 0700 - Registration/Zero 0700-0800 - Safety Briefing, scoring review 0800-0830 - Match goes hot at/around 0830, should wrap by 1630-1700
Shooting order will be randomly assigned at check-in. Shooter/Spotter teams that draw adjacent numbers will redraw to provide time between shooters.
SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. Basic firearms safety rules apply. Rifles will be kept UNLOADED with BOLTS BACK OR REMOVED and EMPTY CHAMBER INDICATORS IN PLACE while being moved and/or stored between stages. Muzzles must be pointed in a safe direction AT ALL TIMES including when moving the rifle to and from the firing line. During active shooting, BOLTS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SHOOTER HAS ACQUIRED TARGET THROUGH THEIR OPTIC. Accidental discharges ON OR OFF THE FIRING LINE will result in an immediate match disqualification. Other safety violations will incur a single warning, a second violation will result in a match disqualification.
A 100yd Zero board will be available during the registration interval. The match firing line will stay cold until competition begins, and zero board will go cold at that time.
Six shooting platforms will be in use. A staggered start will begin with a single shooter. Ultimately three shooters will be engaging targets while three others are setting up. ONLY SHOOTERS, SPOTTERS, SCOREKEEPERS, TIMEKEEPERS, AND THE MATCH DIRECTOR/RSOs SHALL BE AT THE FIRING LINE DURING ACTIVE COMPETITION. In order to efficiently move through the schedule, shooters are asked to quickly clear the platform after each of their relays have concluded. A staging area to leave gear will be provided, shooters are asked to clear the firing line and head to one of the observation areas to keep traffic at the firing line at a minimum during active competition. Three 55” flatscreen monitors will be erected near a gathering area for spectators to watch the action.
The ELR course of fire shall include a 1000yd single shot 1.5 MOA cold bore target followed by 6 distant 2-MOA plates. All ELR relays will be SIX MINUTES. 1st relay will include the cold bore single round hit or miss. Distant targets will then be engaged in 2-target relays of 5 hit or miss shots per target (10 shots total, 11 including cold bore on first relay). 24 minute Cool-down intervals will follow each relay. A separate course of fire for Hunter class will be designated.
The 1.5MOA cold bore target will be worth 2500 points. Remaining targets will be scored as follows: 2X, 1.5X, 1X, 1X, 1X, where X is the range in yards for each impact out of the five attempts. An equalizing calculation such as dividing by target surface area MAY be put to use if agreed upon in the harmonized ruleset to allow for more accurate comparisons between ELR ranges.
Shooters will be asked to endorse their scoresheet after each relay. Scoring challenges will be handled as follows: If a shooter wishes to dispute their score, they may indicate as much at the conclusion of the relevant relay to the scorekeeper. AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE FINAL SHOOTER a $100 cash deposit will be collected for each challenge. Video and Still photo images will be reviewed by the scorekeeper and Match Director. If the challenge is correct, the $100 will be returned to the challenger and the score adjusted. If the original score is found to be correct, the $100 will be added to the collected match fees for the day.
The 100yd Zero range will be available from 12 to 6pm (or sundown) on the day prior to a match for no additional fee
Our East PRS Centerfire range (targets out to 1400 yards) will be made available from 1pm to 6pm on the Friday before each ELR match for a $40 fee. Shooters who book onsite lodging for Friday will be granted access during that same time interval without the extra charge.
The ELR range will be available for use on the Sunday following each match for a $100 fee. The camera system may not be available, flashers will be placed on targets as a substitute. Contact Randy Ridge (ranch manager) directly at (210) 846-2502 to book a spot.
Hot lunch will be provided for an extra fee indicated during online registration.
Registration will be via Practiscore, search for “White Oak Creek Shooting Range”
2025 ELR Schedule:
MATCHES ARE LISTED BY WEEKEND AND WILL INCLUDE ELR LIGHT, ELR HEAVY AND ELR ROOKIE, 1-DAY VS. 2-DAY TO BE DETERMINED. THE SCHEDULE WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY
February 15 (ELR Light, Rookie Light)
February 16 (ELR Heavy, Rookie Heavy)
March 28 (ELR HEAD TO HEAD! Light & Heavy)
March 29 (ELR Heavy, Rookie Heavy)
March 30 (ELR Light, Rookie Light)
May 10/11
June 21/22
August 2/3
September 27/28 Club Finales!
PRICING:
ELR Heavy/Light match fee: $125 per shooter
Access to East Centerfire PRS Centerfire range w/ targets to 1400 yards (1pm-6pm Friday preceding ELR match): $40
Hot lunch at ELR match: $20 (paid in advance during registration)
Lodging available- see Range Lodging tab above
Evening/Night add-on Hog hunt (Box blind over feeder w/ green light (does not include hog processing): $100/hunter
NEW FOR 2025 - COLD BORE WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT - When registering for a match, an option to set the WORLD RECORD for either ELR Light or ELR Heavy will be offered. Rules are listed below, a $20 fee applies
Private rental of ELR range - Weekday rental- pending availability ; 8AM - 5PM, 5 shooter minimum $150/per shooter. Ask about adding lodging, pending availability.
Private Rental of ELR Range- Weekend Rental Package- 3 day, 2 night range rental, includes private cabin for up to 10 shooters. $3000. Cameras available for an additional fee. Additional shooters may also be added. Contact us for availability.